Should I move to Erbil?

Erbil, Iraq has a cost of living 78.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.8). It is ranked #467 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 49.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Erbil?

The cost of living in Erbil is 78.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.8). Groceries are 66.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 58.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately IQD 610,758 per month. Local purchasing power index is 49.3 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇶 Iraq · #467 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Erbil?

78.2% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-78.2%

vs NYC

IQD 610,758

1 rum, stadskärna

49.3

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Erbil?

Kostnadsfördelning: Erbil

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

21.8 Affordable

Hyra

8.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

33.1 Very affordable

Restauranger

41.9 Affordable

Köpkraft

49.3 Weak

Hyra i Erbil

1 rum, stadskärna IQD 610,758/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum IQD 381,778/mo

3 rum, stadskärna IQD 961,334/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum IQD 566,759/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 38% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇮🇶 Baghdad

Iraq

CoL index 23.4

Jämför Baghdad vs Erbil →

🇨🇳 Changsha

China

CoL index 21.8

Jämför Changsha vs Erbil →

🇲🇾 Penang

Malaysia

CoL index 21.9

Jämför Penang vs Erbil →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Erbil på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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